Energy

OPEC data shows Iran’s oil output fell slightly in June

Iran’s oil production declined slightly in June amid Israel’s war against the country, despite an overall increase in output by major oil producers, according to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Iran inaugurates nation’s largest solar power plant amid water, energy challenges

Iran’s largest solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Kuhpayeh, Isfahan, during an online ceremony attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian and senior officials on Thursday.

Iran begins gas exports from third train of South Pars Phase 14 refinery

Iran has officially begun exporting natural gas from the third sweetening train of the South Pars Phase 14 refinery, marking a new milestone in the country's energy development.

Israeli drone attack targets Iran’s Phase 14 of South Pars Gas Field

An Israeli micro-drone struck one of the refineries in Phase 14 of Iran’s South Pars gas field earlier Saturday, triggering a powerful explosion and subsequent fire in part of the facility.

Iran marks 117th anniversary of oil discovery in Masjed Soleiman

Iran commemorated the 117th anniversary of the country’s first oil discovery in a ceremony held Monday, with Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bourd stressing the pivotal role of exploration in the energy sector.

Over 21 million liters of smuggled fuel seized in southern Iran port, equal to daily output of refinery

The head of Hormozgan Province's judiciary has revealed the discovery of more than 21.5 million liters of smuggled fuel stored in the southern Iranian port of Kolahi, equating the volume to the daily output of a refinery.

Iran to launch major oil, petrochemical projects monthly through year-end

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that starting in June, a major oil or petrochemical project will be inaugurated each month in Iran until the end of the year.

Iran’s oil exports at $67bn in year to March: Central Bank

Iran’s oil exports reached a 10-year record in the calendar year to late March, according to figures released by the country’s central bank, despite draconian US sanctions.

Iran Resumes Exploratory Oil Drilling in the Caspian

Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, issued the order to restart exploratory drilling operations in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea, in Northern Iran, with the North Drilling Company’s rig being deployed at a depth of 70 meters.

Iran’s oil minister unveils major reforms to boost private sector participation and investment in energy projects

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has announced a series of reforms aimed at facilitating private sector involvement and accelerating investment in the country’s oil and gas industry, as part of the administration’s broader energy development strategy.

Tehran judiciary employs AI to track financial networks in fuel smuggling cases

Tehran's judiciary has announced the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in tracing the financial networks behind fuel smuggling operations.

Iran signs 4 oilfield development contracts with Russia

Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, announced the signing of four major contracts with Russian companies for the development of seven Iranian oilfields.

Organized fuel smuggling ring busted in Iran: over 6 million liters seized

Iranian authorities have announced the definitive sentencing of those involved in a massive organized fuel smuggling case involving two foreign oil tankers.

Iran, Iraq sign agreement for NGL 3100 feedstock supply to border province petrochemical plant

Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply NGL 3100 feedstock to Dehloran Petrochemical Plant, in western Iranian border province of Ilam.

Iranian and Iraqi oil ministers sign memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation

The oil ministers of Iraq and Iran signed several memoranda of cooperation to strengthen mutual collaboration during a meeting in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani and his Iranian counterpart Mohsen Paknejad also explored future opportunities.

Iran faces summer power crisis as drought worsens, daylight saving debate reignites

Iran's power grid is under severe strain as a prolonged drought reduces hydropower generation while summer electricity demand reaches record levels, raising fears of widespread blackouts in coming months.

Official: Iran loses $140 million daily to fuel smuggling as tracking systems fail

Iran is losing between 20-28 million liters of fuel daily to smuggling operations, costing the country $140 million in potential export revenues each day, according to a member of Iran's Anti-Smuggling Headquarters.

Oil prices sink to lowest levels in four years: Report

Oil prices plunged Monday, with investors worried about the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose massive tariffs on America’s trading partners.

Official: South Pars Complex sent 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Iran national grid last year

The CEO of Iran's South Pars Gas Complex says in the Persian year of 1403 (from March 20- 2024 to March 20, 2025), the complex injected over 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas into the national grid thanks to efforts by Iranian specialists at the thirteen refineries of South Pars Gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran begins production from new well in Persian Gulf gas field 

Iran has started production from the eighth well in Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, in the Persian Gulf—the largest gas field in the world. The achievement was made possible through the efforts of Iranian experts

Official: Iran daily gasoline production reaches 120 million liters

The Deputy Minister of Oil and CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company announced that the total daily gasoline production in the country has reached approximately 120 million liters. 

Minister: Reducing Iran Oil Exports Pipe Dream 

Iranian Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, emphasized that the US threats to reduce the country's crude oil exports are nothing more than a pipe dream that will never materialize.

Iran calls on Iraq to counter ‘enemy provocations’ in oil trade

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, in a phone call on Wednesday with his Iraqi counterpart, Hayan Abdul Ghani, emphasized vigilance against what he called "enemy provocations,” according to Iran's official government news portal.

Iran intercepts major fuel smuggling involving oil export company

Iranian authorities have seized a ship carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf in a significant crackdown on illicit petroleum trade.

Iran to unveil oil investment opportunities as crude output rises

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to showcase new investment opportunities in the oil sector, coinciding with increased crude production of 50,000 barrels per day.

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